Intel Core i5-12600K mining: profitability and profit
The Intel Core i5-12600K mines Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm and delivers about 7.5 KH/s at 110 W. At the rate of October 25, 2026 that is roughly $0.31 per day and $9.22 per month before electricity.
Core i5-12600K income by period
| Period | Income | Coins |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $0.31 | 0.000514 XMR |
| Week | $2.15 | 0.003599 XMR |
| Month | $9.22 | 0.015425 XMR |
| Year | $112.17 | 0.187671 XMR |
Core i5-12600K profit after electricity
The Core i5-12600K uses about 2.64 kWh per day (79.2 kWh per month). Net profit per month at different rates:
| Rate per kWh | Electricity per month | Profit per month |
|---|---|---|
| $0.05 | −$3.96 | $5.26 |
| $0.10 | −$7.92 | $1.30 |
| $0.15 | −$11.88 | −$2.66 |
| $0.20 | −$15.84 | −$6.62 |
| $0.30 | −$23.76 | −$14.54 |
Is the Core i5-12600K worth mining on?
The Core i5-12600K earns about $9.22 per month — that ranks #53 of 119 CPUs in the FlowHash profitability ranking.
In efficiency (68 H/s per W) it sits in the middle of the catalog. Income covers electricity only at rates up to $0.12 per kWh, so the Core i5-12600K pays off only with cheap electricity.
The catalog hashrate is a FlowHash estimate: the app shows the exact value after launch, and in the calculator you can replace it with your own measurement.
The CPU mines in the background and does not get in the way of the GPU: in FlowHash you can mine Monero on the CPU and Pearl on an NVIDIA RTX GPU at the same time.
Core i5-12600K in the profitability ranking
| # | CPU | Hashrate | Power | Income / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | 7.5 KH/s | 65 W | $9.22 |
| 52 | Intel Core i5-14500 | 7.5 KH/s | 100 W | $9.22 |
| 53 | Intel Core i5-12600K | 7.5 KH/s | 110 W | $9.22 |
| 54 | Intel Core i9-11900K | 7.5 KH/s | 170 W | $9.22 |
| 55 | Intel Core i5-13500 | 7.2 KH/s | 100 W | $8.85 |
How to start mining on the Core i5-12600K
- Sign up at flowhash.pro and get a key in your dashboard.
- Download FlowHash for Windows and enter the key.
- Press one button — the Core i5-12600K starts mining Monero, and income accumulates on your dashboard balance.
Estimate before the FlowHash service fee. Coin prices and network difficulty change, so actual income may differ; the figures on this page update automatically at the current rate.
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Core i5-12600K mining FAQ
How much does the Core i5-12600K earn mining per month?
At the rate of October 25, 2026 the Intel Core i5-12600K earns about $9.22 per month ($0.31 per day) before electricity and the service fee. The figures on this page update at the current rate.
How much electricity does the Core i5-12600K use while mining?
About 110 W — that is 2.64 kWh per day and 79.2 kWh per month.
At what electricity rate is mining on the Core i5-12600K profitable?
Income covers electricity at rates up to $0.12 per kWh. For example, at $0.10 per kWh the net profit is about $1.30 per month.
Which coin does the Core i5-12600K mine?
Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm, designed for CPUs. In FlowHash the miner and pool are already configured, and the CPU can run together with the GPU.